Bizarre China university courses include Harry Potter, manga character Detective Conan

Bizarre China university courses include Harry Potter, manga character Detective Conan

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

Academics across nation introduce quirky, fun, engaging classes that see students learn difficult subject matter in unusual ways.



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